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Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) brings young audiences unforgettable performances inside Portland’5 Center for the Arts. OCT’s mainstage productions are staged across three intimate venues within the Portland’5 complex: the Newmark Theatre (880 seats), the Winningstad Theatre (304 seats), and the Brunish Theatre (161 seats). Located in downtown Portland, OCT provides family-friendly shows with reliable accessibility, convenient parking, and nearby lodging and dining options. This page covers seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you secure your seats with ease.
Note: Portland Center for the Performing Arts was rebranded to Portland’5 Centers for the Arts in 2013, and OCT operates within this umbrella, delivering classic family programming like The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (2018) and Dragons Love Tacos (2023) at the Newmark Theatre and other mainstage spaces.
For the latest show listings, venue directions, and accessibility details, rely on OCT’s official resources and Portland’5 Centers for the Arts information. If you’re planning a family outing, we’ve got you covered with practical tips, trusted partner hotel picks, and nearby dining to complement your visit. Secure your seats early for popular titles and convenient weekend performances.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Mainstage venues: OCT’s mainstage productions are performed at Portland’5 Center for the Arts, specifically in the Newmark Theatre (880 seats), Winningstad Theatre (304 seats), and Brunish Theatre (161 seats).
- Address: Portland’5 Center for the Arts is at 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205; OCT’s mailing address is 1631 NE Broadway St #620, Portland, OR 97232.
- Seating chart: OCT provides a seating chart for its mainstage; overall capacity varies by venue within the Portland’5 complex (Newmark, Winningstad, Brunish). See OCT’s seating chart page for details.
- Parking: Portland’5 venues use street parking (metered Mon–Sat 8am–7pm; Sun 1pm–7pm) and nearby garages; OCT box-office page notes garage options and general parking guidance.
- Transit: The Newmark and other Portland’5 venues are downtown with access via TriMet (bus and MAX Green/Yellow lines) and Portland Streetcar; venue pages provide directions and transit tips.
- Nearby hotels: The Heathman Hotel (1001 SW Broadway) is adjacent to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall; other nearby options include Hilton Portland Downtown (921 SW 6th Ave) and The Duniway Portland (545 SW Taylor), with Portland’5 listing partner hotels.
- Notable events hosted: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (2018) and Dragons Love Tacos (2023) are examples of OCT mainstage productions at the Newmark Theatre, reflecting OCT’s family-focused repertoire.
- Renaming/naming: Portland Center for the Performing Arts rebranded to Portland’5 Centers for the Arts in 2013; OCT and its venues operate under the Portland’5 umbrella.